Great food and service. We used Uber delivery and everything went perfectly. Especially liked the lamb risotto

The place that brought the Melbourne burger scene to life! I've never had a bad meal here, the food has always tasted fantastic, and no matter how busy they are, it's not a very long wait. Staff are lovely and friendly, one day, I'll try something other than a burger. read more

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This has been on my burger hit list for some time now. ever since it came on the burger radars of the GFG n Burger Adventures... and finally tonight the planets aligned... the dandy pav is on the site of the old pancake parlour .. similar setup to hogs in decor and feel. Competition is tough but when ur named the best!! I had to try it .. from their separate burger menu I decided to go with the Giro.. Beef patty, melted swiss cheese, braised lamb with truffle mayonnaise. the General sounded too heavy and the Tsar.. well will give it a go next time.. The burger was fantastic! Juicy meat and with the right amount of melted cheese (this got a bit too much for me near the end). very nice touch to have small pickles served on the side.. in case needed to balance out the heavy combo of an all meat burger served with cheese and mayo. For the meat lover this is the one! I don't think there is a signature burger here but will def try the Tsar next time... Anyhoooo... was it that good to deserve the #1 slot ??? IMHO and YMMV... a gd burger it is but I would probably only come back only to try the other burger to give it a go. The Giro is boring and uninspiring. I was expecting a "wow" factor from the #1 but it lacked complexity in flavour and the heavy cheese mayo sauce drowned out everything. It took away the taste and flavour of what was a very good patty! In one word "forgettable". In writing this I am convincing myself that I ordered the wrong burger or that my expectations too high for melb's #1? Still I'd rate the Chew Burger as the best burger and Laurie Dee's #2. May revisit dandy pav to try the Tsar. But on tonight's forgettable burger choice alone .. nah .. and again this is my opinion only. give this joint a go and make up ur own mind :) read more

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Brilliant!!! Brilliant food. Brilliant service. Brilliant atmosphere. The food was sensational. We had a big party so we tried everything from burgers (be sure to ask for their secret burger menu or you won't get it), pasta, steak and salads and everyone was wrapped with their meal. The service was excellent. Efficient, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We bought a birthday cake along and they put sparklers on it and gave us plates and spoons and napkins at no charge. It was great. Everything is really reasonably priced and the portions are huge! But more importantly, the quality is top notch. Really really good comfort food. Next time though I am going to make a point of trying their desserts-they looked amazing. My only advice is to book well in advance as the place was packed and it took us a couple of weeks to get in. Very highly recommended though read more

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A must go for all burger enthusiasts, the Dandenong Pavilion has a secret burger menu that you have to ask for specifically when you arrive, if you do not ask for this secret menu you will not be fortunate enough to experience the true beauty that Dandenong Pavilion has to offer. If you like adding additions to your burgers, the staff are super friendly and allow you to add whatever you please (as long as it is in the kitchen) Come hungry to the Dpav, as the desserts are also unbelievable, get the waffle stack! The dpav is rated in my top 3 burger joints in Melbourne! read more

Dandenong Pavilion - Restaurants Near Me - Dandenong, VIC

One of my all time favourite restaurants! Have been here many times. I usually always order the chicken florentine as it is amazingly delicious, however I have had some of their burgers and they are just as good! The desserts are mouth watering. Staff are always lovely and service is quick! read more

Dandenong Pavilion - Chicken Florentine - Restaurants Near Me - Dandenong, VIC

After looking forward to dinner and waiting for eternity to get served and then to actually get the food, I was sorely disappointed. Everything was rubbish, overcooked, bland. Refused to pay and told them I would never come back again. read more

Located just off the highway the Dandenong Pavilion has recently undergone a big renovation and is looking nice and fresh. Having being open for over 10 years, the place definitely caters for locals, large families and group celebrations. There is a large courtyard if you want to sit outside or a few different rooms to sit inside including a nice long table side room - perfect for celebration dinners. The Dandenong Pavilion is well known for their huge burgers, the majority of which are beef. There are also some tasty pasta and side dishes available - try the Mac and cheese! Cocktails are simple and tasty. The espresso martini and passionfruit martini were our personal favourites. Desserts are pretty amazing (and huge) so make sure you have some space for that! All in all the Pavilion is a good place in Dandenong for a no fuss and easy going dinner or lunch with large groups. read more

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Online menu is not what is available in the restaurant which was disappointing. We had a lot of vegetarians in our group and all they could order was 1 risotto dish or aranchini. General Burger was good but thought it would be better. Parma was big and yummy. Prices are on the higher side for pub meals. read more

Always enjoyed coming here for lunch and dinner. The lamb salad is delicious, the burgers are delicious and the parma is delicious. The wait staff are always so friendly as well. read more

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So today as promised I returned to the Pavilion for round 2. This was the ultimate test I think as I went in with very high expectations from the last meal and they did not fail! I brought my mum with me this time whose usually a very fussy eater, it takes a lot for her to say something is fantastic and that's exactly what she did. They food was brilliant if not better! My sister also came along and loved it! Today I re-ordered the 400g Medium Rare Rib Eye steak with garlic prawns and garlic sauce, my sister ordered the Lamb Kebab and my mum ordered the Caesar Salad with extra anchovies. Everything was presented beautifully and once again the service of the staff was punctual, polite, GENUINE and well orchestrated. You didn't have to tackle a staff member to get extra sauce or to even order your meal. Refilling your glass with water, bringing you more water when yours is warm or even asking if everything is alright are just some of the service that comes standard at this restaurant. They impressed me once again and have taken over the top ranking of my restaurant list and I will be returning for my 21st birthday this year with the rest of my family to celebrate! read more

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Dandenong Pavilion truly is a south eastern gem. It has a really varied menu (it can be difficult to decide which dishes to choose from!) and the service is really good without being in your face. I had someone tell me that it was 'like sizzler' and that person is a liar because the atmosphere is really nice. It's been busy every time I have been but no loud music, you can still talk easily even on a table of six or more. If there is a group of you having dessert the Return of the Mack is quite large and really yummy, like a massive brownie dessert for 4 or more.. it doesn't feel so bad if you share with a few people. I have also had the creme brûlée and it was TOP SHELF. I don't usually have high expectations for somewhere so 'middle of nowhere' but I honestly can't wait for my next trip (with friends - hello Return of the Mack) to The Pav!! read more

Nobody ever talks about the steaks, well I find the steaks here to be better than most gourmet steak houses in the Melbourne area and believe me there are plenty delicious. Really these are the best steaks in Melbourne for the money in my opinion read more

Dandenong Pavilion was founded in December 2006 by bringing back to live an ageing and outdated restaurant with much original restaurant concepts and definitely one of the most modern eatery in Dandenong. Ever since then, it has become an icon that has been often featured in the bloggers' top 10 burger lists in Melbourne. For me it was okay but the other food besides the burger was just average read more

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This place is known for their burgers but i've never actually tried a burger from here. That's more like my husbands kind of food. I always get the lamb ribs or the lamb&rosmary risotto. It's soooo good! I actually had the risotto tonight for my nephews 6th birthday. This place is a yearly ritual for us for his birthday. Dessert after dinner is a must here. My favourite would easily be the peanut butter parfait but the mini nutella donuts are also the bomb. The restaurant is very spacy with lots of tables inside and outside and can cater for large groups with a private section for parties. Friendly staff and the service is above average for such a busy restaurant even on week nights. Highly recommended if you're around the area read more

Dandenong Pavilion - Restaurants Near Me - Dandenong, VIC

I was probably too late to discover this place the other day. Living at just a stone throw, I should have come here a long long time ago. A nice smiling person welcomed us in and got us the seats we requested ( closest to the heater as it was damn cold). We ordered Chicken Parmigiana and Veg Spaghetti. I must say the size of that parmigiana was way too big than I expected and just by looking at the size, I knew I won't even finish half of it. The moment I had the first bite, I was regretting not visiting this place long time ago. It was probably the most delicious parmigiana I ever had. The salad had amazing garlic sauce and the chips were absolutely delicious and surprisingly I didn't leave anything on the plate. I did try the spaghetti as well but being a non-vegetarian, probably it wasn't my thing but yeah it was tasty enough for me to try it once in a while. We finished our meal with coffee and OMG it was amazing.The barista know the real meaning of Cappuccino. Creamy,great texture and absolutely the sort of sweetness I would expect when I say 3-1/2 sugars. The customer service was absolutely the best and couldn't be beaten. Absolutely a 5* place and a must visit for good lunch and dinner. read more

I love this place. The owner Danny and his staff are friendly and caring, the interior is contemporary but comfortable, and the food is first class. The lamb and rosemary risotto is an all time favourite for me but there are lots of other great things to eat here too. Their beef burgers are good enough for many to cross town for, but for me, the calamari or their open souvlaki are my next favourite meals. This place has set the standard for contemporary dining in Dandenong ever since they opened and draws a crowd to prove it. It's not the Fat Duck, but it is the bomb in this part of town! They have pared the menu down a bit of late and taken off some of my old favourites, otherwise I'd give this a 5. read more

The burgers are insane, i have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but i have kind of forgotten it existed. HELLO HERE WE ARE I AM GOING TO BE A REGULAR. The burger i had was called the general and it had the beef pattie along with shredded roast beef and heaps of cheese kind of sauce it was UNREAL. My partner had the jyro burger and it was a beef patty with shredded lamb, cheese and mustard and jalapeños it was delicious both burgers were huge and filling. I also got a blue heaven milkshake which was BEAUTIFUL. read more

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Really good food, with generous portion sizes. Lots of seating, didn't book a table - staff are really friendly and found us a table within 5 minutes with apologies for the wait. In finality, I will say that my experience at Pavilion was sublime and my treatment near that of a gladiator most decorated. But the street parking wasnt that great. read more

I can't recommend this play enough. I love the menu, don't get me started on the dessert menu and oh, the burger menu!! Always a good time, except if you get the chilli donut in the donut roulette!! read more

Be sure to ask for the secret burger menu or you won't get it. There's one called the Francis Underwood (for you House of Cards fans) The burgers are amazing tasty and are juicy not pressed down over cooked hockey pucks like you get usually like at fish and chips shops. I have not yet ventured yet past the burger menu but every dish I saw coming out of the kitchen looked top shelf. It's big and ideal for a get together with friends. On site parking.they don't split bills so be prepared. read more

Ok.. This place totally wins! We have been coming here at least once a week because they are just great. Those burgers are among the best in town, and other food items are delicious too. Be sure to ask for their secret menu! And you better make reservations ahead of time! It usually takes a while for your food to be ready but believe me it's totally worth the wait. read more

Stopped in for lunch awhile ago, and though the lot seems small, it has quite ample parking. The inside was just as surprisingly spacious as well. The lunch rush was not as busy for a Tuesday. We opted to sit outside in their back patio since it was such a gorgeous day. (They have one in the back and one out front) We started with their oysters which had just been shipped in fresh that day. They were cooked oysters since I was getting off a bad stomach flu. The sauce was a bit salty for my taste but that may have been with the influence of the bacon that accompanied it. For my main meal I had the lobster rolls which come in two. They are each about the size of my small hands and came with a side of chips. Thank goodness for the chips because I was kinda disappointed with the small size of the rolls. My dining companion ordered the eye filet which made my eyes widen when the dish came out. Definitely something pretty heavy for lunch and would leave me with a heart attack or the meat sweats. But they were able to polish it off quite well with little trouble. This also comes with your choice of salad or fries but I don't see how you would have room to touch it. Overall it was a nice day for a nice lunch. The service is very friendly but the food does take a bit of time. I wish I had ordered a cocktail since the wait for the food took awhile. read more

Omg, I had many burgers in my life and tops that list. Me and the wife had the JD beef burger and the Mc Dowell. The JD was soft succulent and melts in your mouth, while the Dowell literally is what every burger lover dream of. The service was superb and the waiters are one of the most professional. I am staying 25 km from this place, but if I can, I shall return. read more

Dandenong Pavilion, the place for commission housing people to go when they get their end of financial year payout and want to feel rich. If you are a real hardworking person used to the finer things in life wanting a $50 steak. Do NOT go here. This is partially my fault when I got the invite from a family member stating the night was in Dandenong I should have cut and run right there. But I gave it a chance. Bad idea!! 5 couples were in our group all had some problem happen with their meal. My husband and I's outlay for the night was $320. Not including the others. I ordered a $41 steak that on the menu only came with asparagus, so i paid an extra $7 for mashed potato. Meal arrived and the steak was tiny and missing the asparagus. The $7 mashed potato was not mashed. I Asked for my asparagus, which arrived after I had nearly finished and not cooked. No recompense was offered. Or were we asked if everything was ok. I ordered the most expensive glass of red ($10.90) 20 mins before meal arrived and let it sit for maximum enjoyment with the steak. I could not explain to you the different notes of the wine as it tasted like ordinary Eaglehawk. Usually We will go out to dinner and pay between $39 and $70 for a steak which always comes with either chips or mash and that meal fills me (with my husband finishing my steak) I had to leave and get Mcdonalds. When you have spent over $300 at a restaurant plus 50 for dinner for the kids and babysitter. $50 in babysitting fees. And then $20 at macdonalds. You can see why I am disgusted. To be honest I knew from the get go Anywhere in Dandenong was a bad idea. If you want to go out for dinner for a nice night, Do not waste your money slumming it here. Take yourself to a real restaurant. This one is a poser. Just because you watch Masterchef and can afford rent in Dandenong does not make you upscale. Reel yourself in guys and get back in your place. read more

Super good! Great environment, great food, great service! Had the dragon salad with chicken (had lots of olive oil. Just the way I liked it!) The lamb suvalaki was very nice as well! Will def back soon! read more

Best western style restaurant in Dandenong. Good food. Good ambiance. Expensive for the area. Avg main $20-$30 Risotto is yum, but often oily. Pasta is not home made which is very disappointing and lazy for the price. read more

Its one of the restuarants in Dandenong which you want to go again because of its atmosphere and staff and of course food. I like the lemon lime betters here....:) read more

This is an award winning resturant which may be the best in this area of Melbourne. Food was awesome and there is something for everyone. Very nice decor and very clean you must try this place. Very highly recommended. read more

Had the Rib eye and it was cooked the way i had asked for it to be cooked, medium. Not bloody and not too chewy! Great place for families too! would defiantly come back!! read more

Mixed opinions.. they have their good days, but when its not good, it's bloody horrible. Very inconsistent with quality of food and service, so I've stopped recomending them or going there anymore. read more